On August 10, the following notable historical events related to Missouri have been recorded:
- 1804: The Lewis and Clark Expedition was near present-day Council Bluffs, Iowa, across from Missouri’s Atchison County, on or around August 10. They continued documenting the region’s resources and interactions with Native American tribes, advancing their exploration of the Louisiana Purchase.
- 1821: Missouri was officially admitted to the United States as the 24th state on August 10, following the Missouri Compromise, which balanced its entry as a slave state with Maine’s as a free state. This marked a pivotal moment in Missouri’s history and the nation’s debate over slavery.
- 1861: During the Civil War, the Battle of Wilson’s Creek, one of the first major battles west of the Mississippi, took place on August 10 near Springfield, Missouri. Confederate forces defeated Union troops under General Nathaniel Lyon, who was killed, highlighting Missouri’s critical role in the conflict.
- 1873: The Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railway (Katy Railroad) expanded its network through southwest Missouri around August 10, connecting Springfield to other regions and fostering economic growth in the state.
- 1904: The St. Louis World’s Fair, or Louisiana Purchase Exposition, was ongoing, with August 10 featuring international trade exhibits and early Olympic events, reinforcing Missouri’s global cultural and economic prominence.
- 1964: The St. Louis Cardinals played a significant game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium on August 10, with Bob Gibson pitching a complete game and Ken Boyer hitting a key home run, contributing to their World Series-winning season and reinforcing Missouri’s baseball legacy.